Interview Guidelines with examples

 *Framing Interview Questions*

*Guidelines for framing interview questions:-*

1) Use simple and acceptable language while framing interview questions.

2) Some questions should be assisted with statements to make it more convincing.

3) The questions must be based on the given points or hints.

4) It should have a short intro and sum up.

5) It should contain introductory question, content questions, probing questions and closing question.

6) The initial few questions should be about past events and in past tense. (2 to 3). 

The middle questions should be about present events so they must be in present tense (3-4). 

The ending questions should be about future plans actions or message for audience/people/generation.

7) The sequence of the questions should be chronological with the life events and proper tenses.

8) Questions should be relevant to the topic.

9) Grammar structure must be given priority.

10) Number of questions should be 8 to 10 only.

Examples:-

Q. Imagine that you are going to interview a Sarpanch of a village, who has been selected for ‘Adarsh Gaon Award’. Frame a set of 8 to10 questions to interview him/her.                                                                                      

An Audience/Talk with Sarpanch

Namaste Pushpa Tai!  Welcome and hearty congratulations on being selected for ‘Adarsh Gaon Award’.

1) How do you feel on being selected for this award?

2) Did you ever dream of getting this award?

3) Please, share with us something about your planning and efforts to achieve this award.

4) What challenges did you come across at the initial stage?

5) How about getting the support of your villagers in implementing various schemes and   projects?

6) We have heard that you all had taken collective efforts without government funding, why is it so?

7) As a leader, which initiatives and drives do you think were responsible for cultivating good habits among the villagers?

8) Whom do you consider as a main catalyst for the change?

9) Achieving the award was an happy moment but how are you going to keep up the expectations  henceforth?

10) What is your future aspiration? 

11.Can you give few suggestions for the betterment of other villages ?    

 I am sure that your village and you are really deserved this award.

           Thank You.

All the best for your future endeavours.                     

Q. Imagine that you are college representative of your college. You have to take an interview of Health Minister / Spokesperson of State Government. Frame questions to take the interview.

Good morning sir, I welcome you, thank you so much for sharing your precious time for the interview. I want to ask you some questions regarding the problem the world is facing due to covid19, lockdown.

1) What special arrangements are being made to tackle this problem?

2) How are the people responding to the situations?

3) What difficulties is the administration facing to handle the situation

4) Do you think that we will be able to overcome the situation, if so how?

5) What arrangements have been made to support the poor and the downtrodden in our state/country?

6) What special medical facilities are arranged to curb down the virus?

7) Are you thinking to extend the lock down for some more days as the situation in some states and parts of our country is not yet under control?

8) What message do you want to give the citizens of our country /state in this situation?

Thank you so much Sir once again for sparing your precious time.

*Interview of Chief minister*

Welcome sir to this session.

1) How can we remove fear of the people regarding the present situation?                               

2) Is the Government's attempts worth to overcome the situation?  

3) Is there enough care taken to supply basic commodities to the common people?                  

4) What other caution do people need to take care apart from the one listed?

5) What steps are taken up by the government to ensure the safety of the public?                                    

6) How would be the loss of education compensated in coming days?

7) Are you thinking to extend the lock down period? 

8) Will the lock down be completely relaxed or will it be in a phased manner?

Thank you sir for giving your valuable time and consideration.

*Interview of Health Minister*

Good morning,sir.

Let me take this opportunity to thank you for sparing your precious time amidst this period of crisis.

1) Can you briefly explain what this novel Corona Virus is all about?

2) Why is it spreading so quickly?

3) What are the common symptoms of covid?

4) How will social distancing help to overcome this pandemic?

5) How would a complete lockdown be the only solution to overcome this epidemic?

6) What is your plan B if we get out of stock of medicine, food grains and other essential commodities?

7) What possible arrangements have been made for the underprivileged class during the complete lock down period?

8) What preventive measures would be taken in this period of crisis?

9) What's your advice to the nation?

Thanks for sharing your views and giving valuable official instructions through this interview. We will accept your advice and assure to join your hands.

*Interview Questions for Dietitian*

Good morning Sir / Madam. Welcome to our studio. You are one of the renowned dietitians of our city. I want to know various valuable things from you. Recently you got the ‘Dhanwantari award’ from medical council of Maharashtra. Hearty congratulations to you.

1) How do you feel after getting success in your career?

2) How did you come into this field?

3) Does the changing life style have an affect on the diet?

4) How do you handle a difficult patient with a serious health condition?

5) What was your most rewarding  experience in this field?

6) Have you ever given lectures about nutrition?

7) Today people are aiming for a perfect figure, what's your say on it?

8) Do you think that proper nutritious diet and regular exercise are essential for good health?

9) What is the role of diet in our life?

10) What message would you like to give in general regarding health? 

Thanks for giving your valuable time for us. Your interview is really informative. All doubts are cleared now. Thanks once again.

*Interview questions for a Doctor*

Good morning sir, happy to see you. 

1) Why did you choose  medical field as your career?

2) Can you describe your journey in this field?

3) What difficulties did you face to become a doctor?

4) Why did you choose to be a surgeon?

5) What are your hobbies and interests?

6) What are the social responsibilities of a doctor?

7) What is your philosophy of life?

8) Have you  gone through any challenging medical case in your career?

9) What steps will you take to prevent medical malpractice?

10) Any message from you for the budding doctors?

Thanks for giving the valuable interview. Your interview will be published in our college magazine. It will be a reliable source of information for all. Thanks again.

*Common interview questions for any well known person*

1) How do you feel after achieving success in your field?

2) What inspired you to choose this field?

3) What is your mantra of success?

4) Who is your role model/idol/ideal person?

5) How did you overcome your hardships?

6) What support did your family give  you?

7) Who inspired you?/Who is your motivator?/Who motivated you? 

8) What would be your message to the youth?

Thank you for such a wonderful interview.